Danele "Dante" DeCesaris

92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Steere House, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Carrera) DeCesaris. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ulderico and Maria (Celani) DeCesaris. Dante was a self employed carpenter for many years; he enjoyed building , refinishing furniture , gardening and most of all spending time with his family at their Narragansett summer home. He was also an Army veteran .

Besides his wife he is survived by his loving children : Ronald DeCesaris and his wife Deborah of West Warwick, Marianne Medeiros and her husband Robert of Coventry, and Dana Micheletti of  Cranston; and was the cherished grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 2. He was also the brother of the late Clara Carnevale , Elio, Vincent “Jimmy”, Henry “Hank” DeCesaris and Lola Williams.

His funeral will be held on Friday at 9 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Mary’s Church, Cranston. Burial  with military honors will take place in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Thursday 4-8 pm.